CCLHD- Senior Social Worker- Sexual Assault Servcie

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $2,329.84 - $2,405.33 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ692231

Applications Close: Sunday 27th September at 11.59pm

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Senior Social Worker to be an essential part of our Sexual Assault Service team.

About The Opportunity

The Senior Social Worker in the Sexual Assault Service (SAS) supports and provides integrated psychosocial (counselling), medical and forensic responses to adults and children who have experienced Sexual Assault. Interventions and support for children and families displaying problematic or harmful sexual behaviours and consultation, and education for professionals and community partners.

The Senior Social Worker provides counselling to victims of sexual assault (children and adults) and their non-offending family members within a trauma informed context. This involves crisis and medium to long term counselling, court support and casework to assist recovery.

In This Role You Will

• Work closely with interdisciplinary colleagues and senior managers within Violence, Abuse and Neglect services to ensure the development and delivery of effective and pro-active services.
• Support the ongoing development of the service, demonstrate clinical specialty, and support the development of junior staff and social work students.
• Work closely with colleagues and leadership within VAN Services and more broadly across the health service to facilitate recovery, integrated and trauma informed care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote a supportive environment.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Advanced knowledge of the impact of trauma on children, young people and adults, and demonstrated assessment, counselling, therapy and casework experience.
• Highly developed communication skills – including, the use of verbal and non-verbal communication (oral, written and technology mediums).
• Self-motivated and skilled in time management, prioritising competing commitments, managing and responding to stressful situations and ability to work unsupervised.
• Advanced skills in building and sustaining collaborative working relationships with both internal and external partners and providing clinical leadership with partner agencies as required.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information

Laura Matheson

Phone: 02 4320 3175

Email: Laura.Matheson@health.nsw.gov.au

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one‑on‑one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full‑time and part‑time positions.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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